Estilos de vida en relación a actividad física y Alimentación en los habitantes de la zona 33 de la ciudad de Loja, durante julio-diciembre 2012

Abstract

This study aims to determine the physical and practical activities of eating habits and lifestyle components, through a descriptive study with transversal design and quantitative approach. I twas sampled 132 local residents 33 of the San Sebastian parish in the city of Loja. With respect to physical activity, 70.00% of people without chronic diseases, perform moderate physical activity, while those with diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity and low physical activity performed with 84.62%, 70.37%, 60.00% and 57.14% respectively. As for eating habits, 77.50% of people without chronic diseases, have improved diet. While those with diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia and obesity, 76.92%, 81.48%, 85.71% and 80.00% respectively, have an improved diet. We conclude that physical activity predominates in people without chronic diseases is moderate, while those that do have disease predominantly low, and with respect to eating habits regardless if they have chronic diseases or not, people have a diet improved.